Q30 / 180 · COMEDK 2020 · Chemistry

How many chiral carbon atoms are present in $2,3,4$-trichloropentane ?

  • A
    3
  • Correct answer
    B
    2
  • C
    1
  • D
    4

Solution

The structure of $2,3,4$-trichloropentane is
Figure
Carbon 2 and 4 are chiral carbons as all the groups are different. $\therefore$ Two chiral carbons are present in 2,3-4-trichloropentane.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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